The best photos from X Games Munich
X Games Munich 2013
X Games has landed in Munich for the final overseas stop of 2013. Fourteen medal competitions -- including Mountain Bike Slopestyle, which made its X Games debut -- stretched over four days at the Olympiapark, which opened in 1972 for the Summer Olympics.
X Games has landed in Munich for the final overseas stop of 2013. Fourteen medal competitions -- including Mountain Bike Slopestyle, which made its X Games debut -- stretched over four days at the Olympiapark, which opened in 1972 for the Summer Olympics.
Chris Cole
Chis Cole added a fourth gold medal to his collection during Street League at X Games by beating Paul Rodriguez in his final run.
Chis Cole added a fourth gold medal to his collection during Street League at X Games by beating Paul Rodriguez in his final run.
RallyCross Race No. 2
Passers-by get a free view of the pileup on the first turn of the X Games RallyCross race on Sunday in the Frottmaning area of Munich.
Passers-by get a free view of the pileup on the first turn of the X Games RallyCross race on Sunday in the Frottmaning area of Munich.
Taddy Blazusiak
Two-time Enduro X gold medalist Taddy Blazusiak rips through the water hazard Sunday during the men's final at X Games Munich, where he picked up the bronze medal.
Two-time Enduro X gold medalist Taddy Blazusiak rips through the water hazard Sunday during the men's final at X Games Munich, where he picked up the bronze medal.
Alex Sorgente
Alex Sorgente blasts a sky-high method air during X Games Munich Skateboard Big Air Sunday.
Alex Sorgente blasts a sky-high method air during X Games Munich Skateboard Big Air Sunday.
Andreu Lacondeguy
Slopestyle competitors look on as Spaniard Andreu Lacondeguy executes a backflip during Mountain Bike Slopestyle eliminations. Despite heavy winds that forced a delay in the competition, Lacondeguy finished third in the event's finale on Sunday evening.
Slopestyle competitors look on as Spaniard Andreu Lacondeguy executes a backflip during Mountain Bike Slopestyle eliminations. Despite heavy winds that forced a delay in the competition, Lacondeguy finished third in the event's finale on Sunday evening.
Brett Rheeder
Canadian Brett Rheeder launches out of the start house on his final run as the sun seton the X Games Munich slopestyle course. Rheeder put together the best run of the day to take home the first-ever X Games gold medal in Mountain Bike Slopestyle. He called the win "easily the biggest of my career."
Canadian Brett Rheeder launches out of the start house on his final run as the sun seton the X Games Munich slopestyle course. Rheeder put together the best run of the day to take home the first-ever X Games gold medal in Mountain Bike Slopestyle. He called the win "easily the biggest of my career."
Toomas Heikkinen
Toomas "Topi" Heikkinen slides around a corner Sunday en route to winning the X Games Munich RallyCross gold medal. It was his first gold after winning bronze in the first race on Saturday in Munich and silver at X Games Brazil.
Toomas "Topi" Heikkinen slides around a corner Sunday en route to winning the X Games Munich RallyCross gold medal. It was his first gold after winning bronze in the first race on Saturday in Munich and silver at X Games Brazil.
RallyCross
Crew members wash the race cars in the dusk late Sunday after the RallyCross races finished up at X Games Munich.
Crew members wash the race cars in the dusk late Sunday after the RallyCross races finished up at X Games Munich.
RallyCross Race No. 1
Rain may have wreaked havoc with RallyCross' past two events, but Saturday's make-up race was one of the best yet.
Rain may have wreaked havoc with RallyCross' past two events, but Saturday's make-up race was one of the best yet.
Daniel Sandoval
Prior to this year, Daniel Sandoval was a BMX park rider that threw down ridiculous web videos that combined innovative and technical lip tricks with new box jump variations. After X Games came calling, Daniel Sandoval became a regular at each stop this year, ultimately ending the X Games BMX Park season with his first medal in Munich, a bronze.
Prior to this year, Daniel Sandoval was a BMX park rider that threw down ridiculous web videos that combined innovative and technical lip tricks with new box jump variations. After X Games came calling, Daniel Sandoval became a regular at each stop this year, ultimately ending the X Games BMX Park season with his first medal in Munich, a bronze.
And The Rains Came
Spectators wait for the start of Skateboard Big Air near the MegaRamp at X Games Munich. Rain and inclement weather forced organizers to postpone the event until Sunday, June 30, setting up an action-packed day for spectators that will also include the finals in Enduro X, Mountain Bike Slopestyle and Street League as well as a RallyCross race.
Spectators wait for the start of Skateboard Big Air near the MegaRamp at X Games Munich. Rain and inclement weather forced organizers to postpone the event until Sunday, June 30, setting up an action-packed day for spectators that will also include the finals in Enduro X, Mountain Bike Slopestyle and Street League as well as a RallyCross race.
Daniel Dhers
Despite heavy rains outside of the venue at X Games Munich, BMX Park proceeded Saturday with a heavy cast of pro riders. Here, Caracas, Venezeula's Daniel Dhers throws a casual no-hander on his way to X Games gold.
Despite heavy rains outside of the venue at X Games Munich, BMX Park proceeded Saturday with a heavy cast of pro riders. Here, Caracas, Venezeula's Daniel Dhers throws a casual no-hander on his way to X Games gold.
Brian Deegan
Brian Deegan slides around a corner en route to finishing second in Saturday's first heat in RallyCross at X Games Munich. Deegan didn't fare as well in the main event, finishing seventh in the 10-car race.
Brian Deegan slides around a corner en route to finishing second in Saturday's first heat in RallyCross at X Games Munich. Deegan didn't fare as well in the main event, finishing seventh in the 10-car race.
Drew Bezanson
Canadian Drew Bezanson dropped one of the heaviest BMX Park Web videos of the year just weeks before X Games Munich. His brand of burly, progressive and classic motocross-influenced park riding is unlike any other rider in the BMX Park class. But Bezanson was unable to put it all together during the BMX Park finals, finishing in fifth place.
Canadian Drew Bezanson dropped one of the heaviest BMX Park Web videos of the year just weeks before X Games Munich. His brand of burly, progressive and classic motocross-influenced park riding is unlike any other rider in the BMX Park class. But Bezanson was unable to put it all together during the BMX Park finals, finishing in fifth place.
Daniel Dhers
In previous years, Daniel Dhers was a perennial favorite to win X Games gold in BMX Park. This year, through X Games Foz and X Games Barcelona, Dhers seemed to have lost his footing, placing off the podium at both stops. That changed at X Games Munich. Dhers earned his first gold medal of the year with moves such as this turndown flair.
In previous years, Daniel Dhers was a perennial favorite to win X Games gold in BMX Park. This year, through X Games Foz and X Games Barcelona, Dhers seemed to have lost his footing, placing off the podium at both stops. That changed at X Games Munich. Dhers earned his first gold medal of the year with moves such as this turndown flair.
Liam Doran
Liam Doran races his Mini to victory Saturday at X Games Munich despite puncturing a tire in the fourth lap. "Lets say the wet conditions and the track design was working in favor for my car," Doran said.
Liam Doran races his Mini to victory Saturday at X Games Munich despite puncturing a tire in the fourth lap. "Lets say the wet conditions and the track design was working in favor for my car," Doran said.
X Games Munich
Spectators hang in the sun on the Olympic Hill at X Games Munich on Friday as the world's best mountain bikers practice for the first-ever Mountain Bike Slopestyle contest in X Games' history.
Spectators hang in the sun on the Olympic Hill at X Games Munich on Friday as the world's best mountain bikers practice for the first-ever Mountain Bike Slopestyle contest in X Games' history.
Edgar Torronteras
Edgar Torronteras jumps during the Moto X Speed & Style quarterfinal race he lost to Josh Sheehan on Friday night at X Games Munich.
Edgar Torronteras jumps during the Moto X Speed & Style quarterfinal race he lost to Josh Sheehan on Friday night at X Games Munich.
On The Scene
X Games Munich fans have been enjoying a special, expanded version of the usual X Fest space at this event, with a Cultural Village offering skate and BMX demos, live mural painting and even tattooing on site.
X Games Munich fans have been enjoying a special, expanded version of the usual X Fest space at this event, with a Cultural Village offering skate and BMX demos, live mural painting and even tattooing on site.
Kriss Kyle
Glasgow, Scotland's Kriss Kyle lives inside one of the few indoor skateparks in Scotland and has a perfect BMX bowl to ride right outside of his bedroom. Kyle was invited to X Games Munich to compete in BMX Park, and between bike-maintenance sessions he was able to decipher original park lines in preparation for Saturday's competition.
Glasgow, Scotland's Kriss Kyle lives inside one of the few indoor skateparks in Scotland and has a perfect BMX bowl to ride right outside of his bedroom. Kyle was invited to X Games Munich to compete in BMX Park, and between bike-maintenance sessions he was able to decipher original park lines in preparation for Saturday's competition.
Ishod Wair
Ishod Wair skated the course with reckless abandon and qualified for Sunday's Street League at X Games finals. Wair joined Street League in 2012, and until this weekend in Munich, he had never qualified for a final event.
Ishod Wair skated the course with reckless abandon and qualified for Sunday's Street League at X Games finals. Wair joined Street League in 2012, and until this weekend in Munich, he had never qualified for a final event.
![The European fans have a lot of enthusiasm, says Mountain Bike Slopestyle competitor Cam McCaul [not pictured] of Munich. Theres usually some beer flowing in the crowd and a lot of cowbells and horns. And its crazy what a little bit of crowd noise can do for you. Im expecting a lot from these crowds. I think they are going to really represent, which helps us all get a little bit crazy.](http://a3.espncdn.com/photo/2013/0628/as_xgm_gallery14_2048.jpg)
Mountain Bike Slopestyle
The European fans have a lot of enthusiasm," says Mountain Bike Slopestyle competitor Cam McCaul [not pictured] of Munich. "Theres usually some beer flowing in the crowd and a lot of cowbells and horns. And its crazy what a little bit of crowd noise can do for you. Im expecting a lot from these crowds. I think they are going to really represent, which helps us all get a little bit crazy.
The European fans have a lot of enthusiasm," says Mountain Bike Slopestyle competitor Cam McCaul [not pictured] of Munich. "Theres usually some beer flowing in the crowd and a lot of cowbells and horns. And its crazy what a little bit of crowd noise can do for you. Im expecting a lot from these crowds. I think they are going to really represent, which helps us all get a little bit crazy.
Andreu Lacondeguy
Andreu Lacondeguy of Spain airs off the wallride feature during practice for the debut of Mountain Bike Slopestyle at X Games Munich.
Andreu Lacondeguy of Spain airs off the wallride feature during practice for the debut of Mountain Bike Slopestyle at X Games Munich.
Nate Adams
Despite nagging injuries, Nate Adams decided to compete in Moto X Speed & Style in Munich against the likes of Josh Sheehan, earning a bronze medal in the process. Adams lost out on the silver to Javier Villegas when a mid-race collision caused his bike to stall out.
Despite nagging injuries, Nate Adams decided to compete in Moto X Speed & Style in Munich against the likes of Josh Sheehan, earning a bronze medal in the process. Adams lost out on the silver to Javier Villegas when a mid-race collision caused his bike to stall out.
Olympic Tower
The Olympic Tower, beyond being architecturally interesting, is a useful orienting feature in the sprawling Olympiapark -- currently home to X Games Munich. Its glass-enclosed observation deck assures a panoramic view of the entire city, with outlines of prominent urban and geographic landmarks etched on the windows to help visitors get their bearings and discover new places to add to their itineraries.
The Olympic Tower, beyond being architecturally interesting, is a useful orienting feature in the sprawling Olympiapark -- currently home to X Games Munich. Its glass-enclosed observation deck assures a panoramic view of the entire city, with outlines of prominent urban and geographic landmarks etched on the windows to help visitors get their bearings and discover new places to add to their itineraries.
MegaRamp
The MegaRamp is located right on top of the Olympic Lake, which makes for picturesque backdrops and exciting viewing. So far, no one has dipped a BMX bike in the drink. The skateboarders, however, haven't been as lucky -- Jake Brown had to fish his out of the water Wednesday.
The MegaRamp is located right on top of the Olympic Lake, which makes for picturesque backdrops and exciting viewing. So far, no one has dipped a BMX bike in the drink. The skateboarders, however, haven't been as lucky -- Jake Brown had to fish his out of the water Wednesday.
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Respected for their independent spirit and loved for songs both tongue-in-cheek ("Thrift Shop") and thought-provoking ("Same Love"), Macklemore and Ryan Lewis drew a crowd of 7,500 people to the Olympiastadion for a thoroughly energetic performance. They played a special show the night before the X Games began, setting the tone for the event and welcoming five days of live music to Munich.
Respected for their independent spirit and loved for songs both tongue-in-cheek ("Thrift Shop") and thought-provoking ("Same Love"), Macklemore and Ryan Lewis drew a crowd of 7,500 people to the Olympiastadion for a thoroughly energetic performance. They played a special show the night before the X Games began, setting the tone for the event and welcoming five days of live music to Munich.
Bob Burnquist
Bob Burnquist, who has competed at every X Games summer event since 1995, took fifth place in the Skateboard Vert finals at X Games Munich on Thursday. He'll return to competition on Sunday to attempt to defend his gold medal in Skateboard Big Air and earn his 25th career X Games medal.
Bob Burnquist, who has competed at every X Games summer event since 1995, took fifth place in the Skateboard Vert finals at X Games Munich on Thursday. He'll return to competition on Sunday to attempt to defend his gold medal in Skateboard Big Air and earn his 25th career X Games medal.
Evan Smith
Evan Smith hasn't managed to take the top qualifying spot in the Street League Select Series, but he doesn't mind much. His unique approach to skating hard-to-find lines with raw skills never disappoints the crowd.
Evan Smith hasn't managed to take the top qualifying spot in the Street League Select Series, but he doesn't mind much. His unique approach to skating hard-to-find lines with raw skills never disappoints the crowd.
Vince Byron
The fact that the vert ramp at X Games Munich will not be hosting a BMX Vert event hasn't kept the BMX Big Air competitors from dropping in for a few fun laps when the opportunities have presented themselves. The two ramps are located right next to each other, after all.
The fact that the vert ramp at X Games Munich will not be hosting a BMX Vert event hasn't kept the BMX Big Air competitors from dropping in for a few fun laps when the opportunities have presented themselves. The two ramps are located right next to each other, after all.
Curren Caples
The stars aligned for Curren Caples at X Games Munich, and the skateboarder who most exemplifies style and flow finally took his rightful place at the top of the Skateboard Park podium.
The stars aligned for Curren Caples at X Games Munich, and the skateboarder who most exemplifies style and flow finally took his rightful place at the top of the Skateboard Park podium.
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